"A World War II homefront action that many Americans would like to forget." — Kirkus Reviews

“This cinematic and propulsive family saga casts a riveting spotlight on an ignominious episode in U.S. history.” — Publishers Weekly

“Tracy Slater has done her homework and is uniquely positioned to tell the story of Elaine Yoneda, an eyewitness to one of the most explosive parts of the wartime Japanese American experience... Slater captures the untold story of a high-profile mixed-race couple inside an American concentration camp at a pivotal moment in history.” —Frank Abe, coeditor of The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration

"...Both fastidiously researched and a page-turner, this book will appeal to both those new to the story and those who know it well.” —Brian Niiya, director of content for Densho and former curator of the Japanese American National Museum

“Together in Manzanar is the true story of an American mother fighting for her family, her conscience, her country—and eventually her life. Slater’s fast-paced historical narrative is a fascinating look at a hidden chapter of our nation’s past, particularly of mixed-race America, as well as an intimate look at one family during wartime, the terrible choices they confronted, and a mother’s determination to protect her children without sacrificing her soul.” —Kim Cross, New York Times bestselling author of What Stands in a Storm

“Together in Manzanar is a riveting, intimate account of one family that illuminates broader, little-known aspects of the WWII Japanese American incarceration. Exploring questions of patriotism, activism, and political ideology, Tracy Slater reveals intersections of oppression across peoples and nations, and brings to life the agonizing choices individuals must make when their leaders fail them. This is a story of the past that is essential today.” —Akemi Johnson, author of Night in the American Village

“Together in Manzanar is an essential, deeply personal, and powerfully told story that speaks directly to the heart of what it means to navigate mixed identity in America... This book fills a long-overdue gap in the historical narrative, giving voice to a mixed-race experience often overlooked in discussions of World War II and Japanese American incarceration. Together in Manzanar is not just a history lesson—it is a testament to the power of love, resistance, and the fight for justice, echoing the ongoing struggles of mixed-race and marginalized communities today." —Alex Chester-Iwata, founder of Mixed Asian Media

“A gripping, well-written depiction of one of the most fascinating couples in American history. Not only does Slater recount the biographies of two important labor activists, but she also presents a beautiful story about a family that endured prejudice, separation, and hardship while remaining true to their principles.” —Jonathan van Harmelen, historian, University of California, Santa Cruz